Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health

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St. Petersburg, FloridaFull TimePathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lifepoint Health as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Florida in United States. Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Bay Area St. Petersburg Schedule: Full Time Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive

Requirements

Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements

Experience working in acute or rehab setting

Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of Florida

Current CPR certification

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Florida.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyPatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationCare coordinationSwallowing assessmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Lifepoint Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Lifepoint Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech-language pathology, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Patient education, Clinical documentation, Care coordination, Swallowing assessment, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess patient speech, language, and swallowing abilities to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They will also document patient progress and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, Financial & Career Growth, Employee Well-being, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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